Rancho Projects

The Rancho Projects is a large housing project in the Florence neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, named for the colonial Spanish ranchos of the region. The predominantly-Mexican housing projects proved to be a breeding ground for Vagos members, who made the area and Jamestown Street their main strongholds in East Los Angeles; at any time of day, up to 20 Vagos could be spotted congregating outdoors. The projects were one of the most dangerous locations in Los Angeles County during the 2010s.